This is a health condition that causes extra heartbeats in one of the ventricles (two lower pumping chambers of the heart). Thus, a disruption of the regular heart rhythm happens causing a fluttering or skipped-beat sensation that you can notice in the chest. While this condition is called premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and is a […]
A medical condition that causes fluid buildup in the lungs is called pulmonary edema. Thus, the fluid usually collects in the air sacs of the lungs causing breathing problems. Commonly, this condition occurs due to heart problems but other health issues may cause it. For example pneumonia, some medicines, exposure to toxins, chest wall trauma, […]
This condition is an eating disorder in which people have meager body weight based on their personal weight history. It is called anorexia nervosa or simply anorexia. While some people with this eating disorder may look thin, others may look overweight. However, they have lost weight but may not achieve the desired results. Those who […]
A combination of problems that lead to heart center problems is called atrioventricular canal defect. This is a congenital (present at birth) condition and children born with this congenital heart defect have a hole in the wall between the chambers of the heart. Problems with heart valves that control blood flow also are present. This […]
This is a health condition that usually appears with aging and it is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland. A small gland located below the bladder that helps produce semen is called the prostate. This gland becomes enlarged as a normal part of aging. While some people do not notice any problems, […]
A serious eating disorder that causes persistent hunger is called binge eating disorder. Those who experience this condition may feel like they cannot stop eating, which makes them eat much larger meals than usual they do. However, most people overreact on occasion (including having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal). The symptom that indicates […]
Brain tumors are certain growths that appear in or near the brain. These tumors may appear even in the brain tissues or in tissues near it including nerves, the pituitary gland, the pineal gland, and membranes that cover the brain’s surface. When these growths appear in the brain they are called primary brain tumors. If […]
A health condition in which a person feels distress when losing a loved one is called complicated grief. Unfortunately, it happens commonly. Most people experience normal grief and bereavement in which they have a period of numbness, sorrow, and sometimes anger and guilt. Thus, gradually previous feelings go away and it is possible to accept […]
A health condition in which it takes a prolonged time of sexual arousal to reach climax and release semen from the penile (ejaculate) is called delayed ejaculation. In some cases, people with this condition cannot ejaculate at all. While delayed ejaculation may be temporary it also can be a long-term problem. This condition usually occurs […]
A disease in which significant changes in mental abilities occur is called delirium. People with this condition experience confusion and lack of awareness. Commonly, it occurs quickly within hours or several days. Usually, delirium is caused by a combination of factors including severe or long-term disease or an imbalance in the body (such as reduced […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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